Make a Difference Day 2026

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Make a Difference Day 2026

Posted on by Jackson Brunsting

Make a Difference Day is on Saturday, October 17th this year!

You can sign up now for a service project at smip.org/MaDD

There are dozens of meaningful, family-oriented service projects are offered here at SMI and all around the community. It’s also a great opportunity for everyone to come together in loving service and fellowship! 

Schedule of Events:

8:30 AM
       Daily Mass in the Church

9:00 AM
       Volunteer Blessing in the Church

9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Perform your service project some time during the day

4:00 PM
Vigil Mass

Sign up today! smip.org/MaDD

We’re also working with the Plainfield Fire Department on sensory bags for Make a Difference Day!

In the lead-up to Make a Difference Day, we’re also looking for donations of rolls of fleece in solids or fun prints for Make a Difference Day.

We are participating in making 14’ x 14” square blankets to help children at Linden Oaks relieve stress.
All fleece can be dropped off in the commons now through October 11th.
A donation of 1 yard will make 8 squares or donation of 2 yards will make 20 squares with less waste.

We are also looking for a volunteer painter or 2 to paint the Stations of the Cross and Benches in that area. Must be very meticulous when painting. Please consider helping “to shoulder a piece of the load” on our journey and support of our great parish.
We have paint/stain already for this project. Interested? Have Questions?

Questions about the fleece donations or about MADD contact: Pam Angelus 815-436-2651 Ext. 849 or pangelus@smip.org

2026 Tootsie Roll Drive for the Intellectually Disabled

Posted on by Jackson Brunsting

The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573 will be holding their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive at our parish on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th.  Members and friends of the Good Shepherd Council will be collecting donations for the Intellectually Disabled in the Commons and outside of the church doors after all Masses. 

Please be generous and enjoy a chewy chocolate Tootsie Roll.  All proceeds benefit those in need in our parish and community.

The Knights are also looking for parishioners to help with their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. They will be collecting donations at various intersections in Plainfield and Joliet on Friday, September 18, Saturday, September 19, and Sunday September 20. They are also in need of assistance with the Drive at our parish on September 19 & 20. All money collected will help the Intellectually Disabled in our community.

If you are able to volunteer or would like more information, please call Gene Chorazyczewski at 708-309-6040 or David Perez at 815-609-8822.

Catechists/Mentors Needed

Posted on by Jackson Brunsting

Faith Formation is in need of Catechists and Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year. Religious Education classes are for students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. Classes meet weekly from September through end of April/beginning of May.

All training, materials, and supplies are provided for you along with support throughout the year.

If you are interested or have questions contact Anna at ataylor@smip.org or Bridgett at bmelzacki@smip.org. You are also welcome to come into the Faith Formation office to talk with us.

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